Nebraska Extension to Host “Cow Clinics”
Prepare herd early for successful calving and breeding season
A successful calving season does not begin at calving, rather it begins much earlier, with the management of the cow herd months prior. University of Nebraska Extension will be hosting “Cow Clinics” during December to review some of the basic management factors that can lead to a successful calving and breeding season.
The cost to register is $20 per person. To register for the “Cow Clinics,” please contact the local Nebraska Extension office:
- December 1, 2025 – Burwell Livestock Market, Burwell, NE
- Contact Bethany Johnston, at 402-336-2760 or bjohnston3@unl.edu
- Starts at 10:00 a.m. – Concludes @ 2:00 p.m. CT
- Registration Appreciated by November 24, 2025 for meal count
- December 2, 2025 – Gordon Livestock Market, Gordon, NE
- Contact Brock Ortner, at 308-327-2312 or bortner2@unl.edu
- Starts at 2:00 p.m. – Concludes at 5:00 p.m. MT
- Registration Appreciated by November 25, 2025 for meal count
- December 9, 2025 – Beatrice 77 Livestock Sales, Beatrice, NE
- Contact Barry Weber, at 402-335-3669 or s-bweber12@unl.edu
- Starts at 10:00 a.m. – Concludes @ 2:00 p.m. CT
- Registration Appreciated by December 3, 2025 for meal count
The clinics will cover the how, when, and why of body condition scoring, teat and udder scoring, and forage sampling. Understanding a forage analysis and developing diets for the last trimester will also be a part of the program. A team of Extension Educators and Specialist will lead the discussion and hands-on demonstrations.
A meal count is appreciated one week prior to each event by calling or emailing the local Extension Office. The first ten that pre-register will receive a free NIR forage analysis complements of Ward Lab.
